Brand Manager

Feastables Open · verified Sep 24, 2026

Chicago Manager Brand Marketing

At a glance

Mid-level Brand Marketing role at Feastables. Chicago · $120,000–$140,000 base.

SalaryStated by Feastables

$120,000 – $140,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from FeastablesOur estimate for the market: $82,500–$130,000Median $117,200

Above the market median of $117,200 for mid-level brand marketing roles in Chicago.

Worked out from 11 postings that stated pay, median $117,200. Last updated Sep 15, 2026.

RoleBrand Marketing

SeniorityManager

LocationChicago

Base pay$120,000–$140,000

PostedSep 14, 2026 · 10d ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Manage the core product portfolio, balancing financial results, customer strategy, and new product work
Turn customer and business metrics into insights and actions for growth decisions
Run product and account reviews with sales and category management partners
Improve SKU results through pricing, pack design, revenue guidance, and item rationalization
Guide trade investment and the three-year product pipeline with cross-functional teams

What you bring

At least four years managing food and beverage brands in CPG, including successful launches at retail and online
A bachelor's degree is required; an MBA would be an advantage
You can explain brand and business performance to customers through clear storytelling and communication
You use consumer insights, market trends, and performance data to guide decisions
Retailer experience from headquarters or customer-facing work is highly valued

Who this fits

This role suits a data-oriented brand manager who can operate with a general-manager mindset across marketing, sales, category management, and finance. You should be comfortable managing projects through stage-gate processes and moving quickly within a lean team. The position is based in Chicago, and the stated annual base salary range is $120,000 to $140,000.

From the employer

Feastables is on a mission to create the world's most engaging brand. As the CPG industry teeters on the edge of transformation, trust has shifted from traditional corporate giants to innovative individual creators. With the backing of MrBeast, the world's most influential creator, and our unwavering commitment to transparency and superior quality, we are strategically positioned to become the go-to snacking brand for future generations.

At the heart of our ethos is the belief that anything is possible. This belief ignites our innovation and drives us to push boundaries. It's what enables us to deliver incredible products and unique, engaging experiences that keep our fans and customers coming back for more.

Though recognized for our chocolate bars, our vision goes beyond a single product category. We aim to offer a diverse product range, each item tailored to meet our customers' unique tastes and needs. Regardless of the variety, all of our products share a common trait - the guarantee of quality and fun that Feastables is known for.

We're not just building a brand; we're crafting a legacy and just getting started. We are charting an unprecedented path, at an unbelievable velocity, and seeking extraordinary individuals to help us shape the next iconic global brand. Together, we will build something truly remarkable that will resonate with customers worldwide and stand the test of time.

About The Role:

As a Brand Manager at Feastables, you will be responsible for the management of our core product portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Brand, you will play a critical role in supporting our brand with a General Manager mentality to pursue growth targets through 4P excellence and a motivated cross functional team (Brand Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Finance, etc.). You’ll drive the pursuit of our annual revenue targets through P+L oversight, insights analysis across our top customers, execution of critical elements of our brand strategy and close collaboration across the marketing and sales organizations.

If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are passionate about bringing innovative products to life, read on below!

What You’ll Be Doing:

Business and portfolio management with an emphasis on financial performance, customer strategy and product across our brand innovations
Analyze and interpret key business metrics moving customer data to insights and actions
Lead product and account performance reviews in close collaboration with sales and category management counterparts
Manage SKU performance and optimization through price pack architecture, revenue guidance, item rationalization to strengthen our category positioning
Weaponize trade spend and steward the demand generation process with cross-functional partners to maximize investments to drive revenue, capitalize on volume opportunities, and mitigate gaps/risks to our growth plans
Help develop and action our product roadmap across a 3 year growth pipeline

Recipe For Success:

4+ years of experience in CPG food & beverage brand management, with a proven track record of managing successful product launches at shelf and online
Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing projects through stage-gate processes
Strong storytelling and communication skills with the ability to convey business and brand metrics at the customer
Data-driven and analytic with a deep understanding of consumer insights, market trends, and performance metrics
Experience working with retailers (either from an HQ role or customer-facing) is highly desirable
Time management with a bias toward action, especially within a lean team and fast-paced environment
Passion for the creator / social media space

Why Feastables?

We believe in transparency - not just in our ingredients, but in how we hire. When making compensation decisions, we consider many factors like role level, market data, location, and relevant experience and skills. For this role, we expect the annual base salary to fall between $120,000-$140,000.

Beyond salary, we offer a thriving culture where you’ll have interesting problems to solve with the autonomy you need to make a difference. And, of course, we have the perks/benefits to enable you to do your best work.

Competitive Salary
100% employer paid option for medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with an employer match
11 company paid holidays
Unlimited PTO policy
Equity
Delicious chocolate & snacks of course!

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